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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.74, 38,669.37 and 8,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.74, 38,669.37 and 8,246.62 is: 12,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.74 : 38,669.37 = 8,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.74/38,669.37 = 8,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.74x = 38,669.37 × 8,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.74x = 318,891,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,891,600.03/25,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.77

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